Iceland blog articles and news announcements

Hiking in the countryside: Outdoor wear in Iceland

Packing for Iceland weather depends, of course, on the season. And even then, you’ll hear Icelanders joke that, “if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute,” since the conditions are notoriously fickle.

Vík Icewear: From “Vik Knitting” wool factory to a central stop in Southern Iceland

The picturesque village of Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland lies nestled between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the southern Icelandic coast. And, in the center of town, the Vík Icewear store stands as proof of the tradition and transformation the village boasts.

Iceland’s Verslunarmannahelgi: A festival of tradition and exploration

Icewear opens new stores in north Iceland

The total of Icewear stores is now up to seven in this picturesque region. The latest additions include a store in Húsavík (a town that gained added recognition recently at the Oscars).

Iceland National Day is June 17: A holiday since 1944

A parade files down the streets of Reykjavik as onlookers watch from the sidewalk and open windows nearby. It’s National Day in Iceland, the annual celebration of the country’s independence.